China Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Class A

China Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Class A

3.06
USD
-0.16
(-5.12%)
0.46EPS
8.07P/E
169.32BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of September 30, 2026, China Life Insurance Company Limited carries a market capitalization of 169.32B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 158.74B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap169.32B
Enterprise Value158.74B

Important Dates

China Life Insurance Company Limited's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for April 1, 2027.

Earnings Date4/1/2027

Share Statistics

As of September 30, 2026, China Life Insurance Company Limited has 47.36B shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding47.36B

Valuation Ratios

As of September 30, 2026, China Life Insurance Company Limited trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 8.07. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.41, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.74.

PE Ratio8.07
PS Ratio1.41
PB Ratio1.74
P/TBV Ratio1.76

Enterprise Valuation

These figures are as of September 30, 2026. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.46 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 158.74B versus a market cap of 169.32B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales2.46

Financial Position

These figures are as of September 30, 2026.

Debt / Equity5.48

Financial Efficiency

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These figures cover the twelve months ended September 30, 2026. The company generates approximately 662,768.17 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 97,505.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Revenue Per Employee662,768.17
Employee Count97,505.00

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, China Life Insurance Company Limited recorded an income tax benefit of -1.01B rather than an expense, typically from losses, carryforwards, or the release of a tax provision. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 10.64B, leaving 11.29B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax-1.01B

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on November 12, 2026, China Life Insurance Company Limited's stock has declined approximately 11.56% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 3.42, while the 200-day moving average is 3.64.

52-Week Price Change-11.56%
50-Day Moving Average3.42
200-Day Moving Average3.64

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, China Life Insurance Company Limited generated 64.62B in revenue and converted that into 11.29B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.46.

Revenue64.62B
Pretax Income10.64B
Net Income11.29B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.46

Balance Sheet

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As of September 30, 2026, China Life Insurance Company Limited holds 18.13B in cash and equivalents against 5.44B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -12.89B.

Cash & Cash Equivalents18.13B
Total Debt5.44B
Net Debt-12.89B
Equity (Book Value)97.23B
Book Value Per Share2.05

Cash Flow

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These figures cover the twelve months ended September 30, 2026.

Capital Expenditures-873.21M

Margins

These figures cover the twelve months ended September 30, 2026.

Pretax Margin16.47
Profit Margin17.47

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, China Life Insurance Company Limited paid dividends of 0.19 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 39.87 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Total shareholder yield reaches 1.20, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to China Life Insurance Company Limited shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.19
Payout Ratio39.87
Shareholder Yield1.20